‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′: Review Revue

This week at the multiplex, we’ve got only one wide release: the hotly-anticipated “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Jamie Foxx. Find out what the critics have to say on Rotten Tomatoes.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2″

Superhero sequels are rarely exercises in restraint, so it comes as little surprise that “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ attempts to be bigger and bolder than its predecessor. Critics say the result is something of a mixed bag — while the cast is outstanding and the special effects are top-notch, the latest installment of the Spidey saga suffers from an unfocused narrative and an overabundance of characters. This time out, Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) has a lot on his mind: his relationship with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) is fraught with complications, and he becomes increasingly haunted when new information about the deaths of his parents comes to light. As if that wasn’t enough, our hero must protect the city from the likes of Electro (Jamie Foxx) and the Rhino (Paul Giamatti). “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ is currently at 57 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer; check out some of the reviews here: